Low Cost Hard Hitting Mentalism Day 2

Tutored by: Paul Brook

Timestamp Description
0:02:05 Academy Welcome
0:03:10 Course Welcome and discussion on mentalism for the stage
0:21:45 Discussion on Character
0:27:50 The Brook Test - Introduction
0:29:55 Performance
0:34:30 Explanation
0:58:05 Question: What phrase was used when trying to draw the spectator
to a place on the page?
0:59:35 Question: Why didn't you use the full sentence in the
revelation?
1:00:10 Question: Has anyone asked to see the number on the page?
Dealing with spectators
1:12:05 Question: Do you prefer worn-in or brand new books and do you
bring your own?
1:18:55 The Shortest Story
1:28:00 Explanation
1:42:20 Question: Was it a conscious decision to hand draw the poster?
1:46:30 Clear Force Bag tips and alternative ideas
1:54:50 Break (Ends: 1:55:40)
1:57:15 Further Clear Force Bag tip
1:59:55 Discussion on Paul's Creative Approach
2:22:20 Monosemy
2:29:25 Explanation
2:45:35 Question: Have you considered being a bit messier with the
circles?
2:48:05 Authentication
2:58:00 Explanation
3:02:45 4-out Envelope Construction
3:13:50 Question: Have you ever made the envelopes smaller for close-up?
3:16:10 Further envelope comments
3:18:00 Discussion on using password revelation effects
3:22:45 Connecting the Dots
3:31:05 Explanation (See next page for template)
3:41:20 Wrap-up Comments
Quick Questions
3:45:10 How long is your typical performance?
3:45:40 When you're wearing brown, why have you got a black stealth
assassin?
3:46:20 How do you work in new material?
3:48:45 Have you got any plans for a sequel to The Alchemical Tools?
3:50:25 What did your podcast series cover?
3:55:45 End